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Tai Chi for Arthritis/ Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis and Updates with Richard Link (in-person)

When and Where

Date: 18th - 19th Sep, 2021
Time: 9:00am to 4:30 pm Registration at 8:30 am
Address: Bartlett Senior Center
5727 Woodlawn
Bartlett
TN
United States

Information

Details

Dr Paul Lam, a retired family physician and tai chi master, led a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create this evidence based program. It is easy, enjoyable and safe for people with arthritis to learn. Medical studies have shown the program to relieve pain for people with arthritis and improve their quality of lives, as well as prevent falls for older adults.  For this reason, the Arthritis Foundation around the world and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are giving it their full support. Although especially effective for arthritis and fall prevention, it is a great start for beginners to improve health and wellness. 

Who Can Come?

Anyone with or without prior tai chi experience can attend this workshop. Preparation is strongly recommended. 

Preparation

Prepare by working with the Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD as much as possible.It is recommended a minimum of 10 hrs.of practice with the DVD.  It will enable you to gain the maximum benefits and enjoyment from this workshop.

The book "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" will be our text for this workshop. Review of this text, and especially the chapters on safety, teaching effectively, Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method

After registration or payment a discount code for 20% and order information will be furnished.  It is required that participants purchase and study the DVD prior to the workshop.  

The Teaching Effectively book is required. Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method and Working with Chronic Conditions is part of your preparation. The Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook is also helpful.This book can also be purchased in ebook format.

 

Who will be Certified to Teach the Program?

Participants who have met all requirements on completion of the workshop will be eligible to be certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach this program. Please see the following link for details of the certification process:  

https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/how-to-become-an-instructor-of-dr-lams-program-3/

At this workshop qualified instructors will have an opportunity to update their existing qualifications. There is an administration fee and you will need to complete a written assignment and submit it no later than two weeks prior to the workshop. Be prepared to demonstrate the form associated with the program you are updating.  Reminder: Updates are required every two years.

Registering online

If you are already a certified instructor, you will need to login to the website to register for this workshop.  Use the "Lost Password" link to reset your password if you are having difficulties logging on.

forhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

All participants will receive a certificate. 

Those who meet the requirements for certification will receive "Instructor Certification” with an invitation from Dr. Paul Lam/ Tai Chi for Health Institute to register online to become Board Certified Instructor with Tai Chi for Health Institute.  Board Certified Instructor Annual fee (Australian $25, approx. US$19) is paid after workshop to TCHI

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Cost

Please register and pay by Sept 10, 2021

Workshop Cost:  $275
Cost includes Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis, Workshop Certificates, am and pm snacks

Updates $125 You may attend both days at no extra charge. Highly Recommended      If you attend both days you will not need to complete a written asssignment  .If you only wish to attend Day#2 a written assignment will be required.    Multiple updates with attendence  $40 each additional update.      Update assignments are required for each update requested.

Assignments will be sent after registration.

CEU Certification fee additional $20 if required.
CEU Credits –Up to 14 contact hours for CEUs for Physical Therapists (PTs & PTAs), Occupational Therapists (OTs and OTAs), Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHT), & American College of Sports Medicine Certified Professionals (ACSMP).

.Check, money order, cash or PayPal  use  paypal.me/taichi4living

 Send Payment made to

Richard Link

8608 Chimneyrock Blvd

Cordova TN 38016

Location

Bartlett Senior Center

5727 Woodlawn

Bartlett TN 38134

Contact

Richard Link    Master Trainer

link1945@aol.com

901-581-8456

Joanne Zeitler   Senior Trainer

jz4taichi@yahoo.com

901-246-2358